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Constitution is Ratified
Only white males who own land had the right to vote -
Religious Qualifications Dropped
Voter's didn't have to be a certain religion to vote -
Property Requirements Dropped
Property ownership was dropped and almost all white men were eligible to vote. -
15th Amendment
Gave former slaves the right to vote and protected the voting rights of all males of any race. -
19th Amendment
Guarantees Women's sufferage -
23rd Amendment
Gave District of Colombia the right to participate in the presidental elections. -
24th Amendment
Banned the poll tax as a requirement for voting in elections. -
Voting Rights Act of 1965
Dr. MLK, Jr. draws national attention to the voting rights of African Americans. -
26th Amendment
Gave voting rights to 18 year old american citizens.